The primary purpose of this position is to teach graduate-level classes in the Scientist-Practitioner Master of Science degree in Juvenile Forensic Psychology and Ph.D. Clinical Adolescent Psychology Program. Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to maintaining an active research program while actively seeking external funding. Candidates should have had a pre-doctoral internship or postdoctoral work in the area of juvenile or adult forensic psychology that included the opportunity to perform a variety of psychological assessments germane to forensic settings, and a working knowledge of treatment programs for juvenile and adult offenders. Desired pre-doctoral internship and postdoctoral experiences include adult or juvenile probation; correctional facilities at the county, state, or federal level; private practice clinician who worked closely via a contract with probationary services or correctional settings; hospitals with a competence restoration program; and custody issues via work with family and child protective services. Candidates who do not meet these criteria will be required to demonstrate sound training and experience in psychological assessments of a forensic nature.

Engage in, produce, and publish research including the presentation of results in professional conferences.

Participate in service commitments within the department, college, and university as well as the profession.

Required Education

Doctorate in Psychology.

Required Licensing / Professional Certification:

To be considered, candidates must be licensed psychologists or eligible for such licensure in the state of Texas.

Job Posting Close Date:

Open Until Filled

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

Cover Letter

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Internal Number: R-010284

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